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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
3
A resident collapses and passes away near his home after planning to have dinner at his residence. Authorities said he had recently returned from work and was found by family members. Further investigation into the exact cause is expected.
A local resident, McDonald, died at 12 30 PM after returning from business at the city scales and entering a room where he collapsed. Mrs Id and relatives found him unresponsive and a physician could not revive him. McDonald had been reported as increasingly feeble.
A garbled courtroom note suggests Alvin was found not guilty after jurors debated in a case linked to selling activities. The scene references Judge Smith and reactions from Davlin and others at Red Wing during a tense trial period.
A fragmented OCR note mentions Mort Hy, Homer Mason, and a performance at the Gale Theatre. It hints at singing and a comedic act with laughter and fun, describing a resort or venue scene.
About fifty head of Percheron stallions and mares went under the hammer achieving good prices. Prospective buyers from nearby regions attended the midweek auction to secure strong stock for farm work and breeding.
Former Senator R F Pettigrew in Sioux City urges forming a broad party uniting former Republicans and Democrats to oppose government by artificial persons and back lawmakers elected by wealth producing citizens while criticizing South Dakota politics and Cannon allies. A large horse sale in the eastern stock pavilion features Percheron stock from P W Moir of Orange City with robust bidding and total receipts around 18795 dollars.
In open court Judge Smith granted three divorces on the grounds of desertion. Mary A. Kline, Floy A. Gueffroy, and Stella Bullis wereuncharted separations from Jesse H. Kline Herman A. Gueffroy and Benson F. Bullis respectively with no husband opposition.
Spectators praised the comedy as it filled the venue with bright music and a splendid chorus performance. The ensemble delivered a confident, polished rendition that drew steady applause from the audience.
Sioux Falls attorney P M Dougherty, a state railroad commissioner, was authorized to compel South Dakota telephone companies to file rate sheets with the commission within ten days. Mandamus will follow for noncompliance. Only ten of about 300 companies have complied. Express rates are under study by Carl C Witt. Wells Fargo balked at a 20 percent cut, claiming lack of jurisdiction.
In Detroit Grace Hospital a six month old baby named Ralph Thorne was operated on for appendicitis by a leading surgeon. The infant’s life was saved after an immediate operation performed under electric light. The infant is recovering and expected to return home soon.
Advertisement promotes Kodol as a liquid digestive aid that mimics a healthy stomach, starting digestion immediately. It claims to digest food thoroughly, prevent indigestion, and restore stomach strength, with Diehl & Brown as the distributors.
An advertisement urges cures for kidney disorders and warns of diabetes or Bright's disease if untreated. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the remedy, citing Mrs. George H. Rohde of Mitchell South Dakota who reports back pain relief after using one box bought at Diehl & Brown's Drug Store and claims reliability of the product.
Draper is set to become an incorporated city under state law. A petition signed by nearly every voter prompted the Lyman County commissioners to grant incorporation, with a vote scheduled for December 7.
Frank J Jeney sworn as senior partner of F Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio. He attests the firm owns a real estate and medical claim related to Catarrheal disease cures and blood system treatments. Notary AL Wy Glea Beal witnesses on December 6.
Bechtold and Fritz of Sioux Falls completed a Wednesday closing acquiring the extensive jewelry and music business of H. G. Nichols of Mitchell. The Nichols store in Mitchell was noted as one of the state’s largest and finest. The Sioux Falls operation will move one partner to Mitchell, the move details yet to be decided.
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